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Songwriting for Producers

Introduction

Overview (2:37)
How to Succeed in This Course
Curriculum
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Module 1: Section 1 - Music Theory Basics

1.0 Introduction (1:21)
1:1 Notes (6:53)
1.2 Intervals (2:12)
1.3 Major Keys (7:00)
1.4 Minor Keys (5:50)
1.5 Note Length (6:34)
1.6 Intervals (Continued) (10:56)
1.7 Consonance & Dissonance (8:39)
1.8 Chords (13:51)
Exercises
Module 1 Quiz

Module 2: Section 1 - Chord Progression Basics

1.1 Diatonic Triads (13:59)
1.2 Building a Chord Progression (7:32)
1.3 Functional Harmony in a Major Key (11:58)
1.4 Functional Harmony in a Minor Key (8:07)
1.5 Chord Inversions (16:14)
1.6 Open/Closed Voicing (6:24)
Exercises

Module 2: Section 2 - Chord Progression Writing Techniques

2.1 Pushes, Pulls, and Repetition (8:28)
2.2 Silence (5:48)
2.3 Harmonic Rhythm (3:19)
2.4 Common Tones (11:44)
2.5 Implied Chords (7:59)
2.6 Chord Progression Example (8:01)
Exercises
Bonus Videos (1:32)

Module 2: Section 3 - More Advanced & Interesting Chords

3.1 Seventh Chords (11:49)
3.2 Applying Seventh Chords (17:22)
3.3 Extensions (14:33)
3.4 Suspended Chords (12:15)
3.5 Augmented Chords (9:10)
3.6 Slash Chords (9:35)
3.7 Slash Chords (Continued) (7:43)
3.8 Added Tones Chords (6:42)
Exercises

Module 2: Section 4 - Advanced Chord Progression Writing Techniques

4.1 Section Overview + Modes (8:25)
4.2 Passing Chords (3:15)
4.3 Why Theory Does (and Doesn't) Matter (2:43)
4.4 Pop Borrow (4:41)
4.5 Picardy Thirds (8:12)
4.6 Secondary Dominants (10:42)
4.7 Chromatic Movement & Tritone Substitution (10:24)
4.8 Extended Progressions (16:21)
4.9 Extended Progression Examples (13:50)
4.10 Tonic Substitution (7:55)
4.11 Harmonic Minor (10:18)
Exercises
Module 2 Quiz

Module 3: Section 1 - Melody Writing Fundamentals

1.1 Section Overview (1:52)
1.2 Chord Tones & Non-Chord Tones (13:09)
1.3 Motifs (2:45)
1.4 Core Elements of a Catchy & Memorable Melody (18:49)
1.5 How to Get Good At Writing Melodies (3:26)
1.6 Melody Writing Examples (23:17)
Homework

Module 3: Section 2 - Melody Writing Strategies

2.1 Putting Chords to a Melody (14:13)
2.2 Tonal Center (11:29)
2.3 Rhythm First Technique (6:45)
2.4 Call and Response (9:07)
2.5 Extending a Melodic Phrase (12:54)
2.6 Note Length (3:56)
2.7 Borrowing From Existing Melodies (12:39)
2.8 The Quantity Approach (1:58)
2.9 The Importance of Focus (4:34)
Homework

Module 3: Section 3 - Melody Writing Workshop

3.1 Melody Deconstruction #1 (12:19)
3.2 Melody Deconstruction #2 (14:43)
3.3 Melody Deconstruction #3 (6:57)
3.4 Melody Deconstruction #4 (16:00)
3.5 Melody Deconstruction #5 (12:03)
3.6 Workshop: Fixing Common Melody Mistakes (21:21)
3.7 Workshop: Mastering Counter Melodies (25:19)
3.8 Workshop: Pentatonic Melody Writing (13:11)
3.9 Workshop: Bassline Writing Tips (22:31)
3.10 Workshop: Arpeggiated Melody Writing (11:16)
Homework
Module 3 Quiz

Module 4: Section 1 - Structure & Arrangement

1.1 Why Do You Struggle With Arrangement? (2:01)
1.2 Classic Song Structure (3:36)
1.3 Song Form & Meaningful Distinction (4:49)
1.4 Reference Tracks (13:41)
1.5 Rearranging Existing Content (14:41)
1.6 Additional Advice For the Loop Trap (4:26)
1.7 Theory Perspective (11:20)
1.8 Arrangement Pitfalls (5:21)
1.9 Story Perspective (2:03)
Homework

Module 4: Section 2 - Compositional Development

2.1 Rephrasing - Presentation (Part 1) (12:37)
2.2 Rephrasing - Presentation (Part 2) (13:10)
2.3 Rephrasing - Instrumentation (6:05)
2.4 Rephrasing - Main Takeaways + Examples (10:19)
2.5 How to Switch Chord Progressions (10:07)
2.6 Tension & Release (2:34)
2.7 Arrangement Demonstration (29:07)
Homework

Module 4: Section 3 - Advanced Arrangement Techniques

3.1 Three Clever Arrangement Workflows (5:02)
3.2 Arrangement Feedback (1:25)
3.3 Responding to the Arrangement (1:54)
3.4 Pre-Chorus Writing Techniques (21:47)
3.5 Post-Chorus Writing Techniques (11:20)
3.6 Bridge Writing Techniques (13:26)
3.7 Which Keys Should You Write In? (3:12)
3.8 Changing Keys (1:31)
3.9 Modes Pt. 1 - Intro (2:36)
3.10 Modes Pt. 2- Practical Theory (10:25)
3.11 Modes Pt. 3 - How To Write With Them (9:37)
3.12 Modes Pt. 4 - Writing Example (12:35)
Homework
Module 4 Quiz

Bonus: Genre Specific Breakdowns

Section Introduction (2:39)
Future Bass (28:39)
Future House (40:16)
Electro House (38:00)
Deep House (47:32)
Pop (56:09)
Progressive House (41:27)
Dubstep (27:53)
Tropical House (43:36)
R&B/Future Beats (30:08)
Chill/Indie (47:02)
Melodic/Progressive House (54:11)
Trance (62:06)
Homework

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